Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

Why in news? The Supreme Court has recently asked  the union government and the parliament to make necessary changes to the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) with respect to the provision replacing Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). What is Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)? Section 498A of the Indian Penal […]

Why in News?  The Supreme Court has recently  ruled that a Hindu marriage is a ‘samskara’ or sacrament and cannot be recognised under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 “unless performed with ceremonies in the proper form”.  Key points of the Court: A Hindu marriage is a sacrament which has to be accorded its status as […]

Why in news ? The Former Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa  has recently said that EC’s Model Code needs reform  and India needs model leadership. He said that the present political environment is blunting the efficacy of EC. About MCC: The MCC, a unique consensual arrangement that evolved over many years, comes under stress as soon […]

Why in News?  : Will an ex-Muslim continue to be governed by the Muslim personal law — the Shariat Act of 1937 — or by the secular laws of the country in matters of succession? The Supreme Court agreed to consider the “important point” and issued notice on a writ petition filed by a woman […]

Why in News? The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to “seal and secure” the Symbol Loading Unit (SLU) for 45 days after the declaration of election results. Currently, only the three components of the EVM — the ballot unit, control unit, and VVPAT — are stored for 45 days […]

Why in News?The political parties  have  appointed  ‘star campaigner’ in Lok Sabha general elections 2024. The star campaigners of all parties have been guilty of using inappropriate and abusive words against leaders of other political parties — appealing to caste/communal feelings of electors and making unsubstantiated allegations. What are the issues? The EC has issued […]

Why in News? The Karnataka High Court has recently upheld the state government’s ban on hookahs as being in the interest of the general public, and ruled that hookah bars were an illegal “service” under India’s anti-tobacco law. Article 47 and Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution: The government argued that Article 47 of the Constitution […]

Why in News? Courts in India have been dealing with climate-related issues for a long time . The article discuss the issues raised by SC recently regarding climate  change  & individuals rights. The SC has said that that people had a fundamental right to be free from adverse impacts of climate change, and that this […]

Why in News? The Allahabad High Court has quashed the proceedings against Samajwadi Party candidate from Gonda Lok Sabha seat, Shreya Verma, in a case of violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during the 2022 Assembly elections. She was booked under IPC sections 188 & 171 H for canvassing allegedly without obtaining permission […]

Why in News? The Allahabad High court has given varying interpretation on  live in relationship and police protection. In 15 orders by six benches of the Allahabad High Court over past year, 12 couples were denied cover on definition of ‘live-in’, three got relief. so the question is , Can interfaith couples in a consensual […]